MED SURG RN PRN

Maria Parham Health - Henderson, NV

Full-time - Entry Level

Henderson, NV

About the position

The position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in a healthcare setting, focusing on the nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. The role emphasizes meeting the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs of patients and their families while ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team regarding patient conditions and treatment responses.

Responsibilities

• Performs head-to-toe assessments on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educates patients and families regarding pain management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on the patient's age and clinical condition.
• Follows the six rights of medication administration to reduce the potential for medication errors.
• Formulates, implements, and revises the patient's plan of care based on the patient's diagnosis and clinical symptoms.
• Formulates, implements, and revises the patient's educational plan.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Performs treatments and provides services to the level of licensure.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Coordinates and supervises patient care.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of the patients and their families.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with all members of the health care team.
• Notifies physicians on time of changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment.
• Maintains a good working relationship and treats others with respect within the department and with all other hospital departments.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Educates patient and family on the disease process.
• Follows all evidence-based medicine and core measures as supported by Maria Parham Health.
• Utilizes supplies and resources cost-effectively.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• A current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license is required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required within 6 months of employment for Superflex RN positions.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 1 year of experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Handle with care certification is preferred.